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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.03, 216.24 and 137.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.03, 216.24 and 137.51 is: 206.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.03 : 216.24 = 137.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.03/216.24 = 137.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.03x = 216.24 × 137.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.03x = 29,734.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,734.08/144.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.44

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